It's no wonder some of us feel like our ancestors landed via UFO. Today
I received copies of Cherokee application files. In one of them, a man
named James G. KEITH had to swear an affidavit that he was in fact the
same person as Jorden G. KEITH which is how he was listed on his
marriage license and certificate. His name was actually James Gordon
KEITH.

The other file has a marriage license for Reuben T. KEITH and Alma
Arnett. When asked his name under oath, the person replied "William F.
KEITH". Asked to explain the discrepancy, he replied that his
grandfather had gotten the license for him and made a mistake. His
actual name was William Freeman Reuben KEITH. 

I couldn't help thinking, "No wonder we can't find these people!" :)

LaWanda

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